In the early fifth century, the Romans had withdrawn from Britain, leading to invasions by the Saxons, Angles, and Jutes. The Germans took advantage of this situation and set up settlements on the coasts. In 449 AD, as the engaged battles further inland, they encounterd resistance from the West Saxons. Eventually half of the island was conquered, cities fell into disrepair, and civilization came to a halt there.

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The Origin of Valentine's Day?

Valentines day dates back to Roman times, when a holiday called The Feast of Lubercus was celebrated to protect shepherds and their flocks from wolves. During this time of year, goddess Juno Februata was honored by pairing boys and girls and denoting them 'partners' for a year.

Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day around 497 AD, in an effort to replace pagan holidays with Christian tradition. Although the pairing ritual was banished, romance remains the distinctive attribute of this holiday.